We are very excited to present Para-siting, a new programme that runs parallel to our exhibition programme. Para-siting is our response to the tremendous urgency we saw during W139 hosts… to create space for experimentation, try-outs, and work in progress.
In a political climate that has created an environment of scarcity and competition within the Dutch cultural sector, W139 wants to keep supporting Amsterdam’s artistic ecosystem. This is why, starting from the end of February, we will share our upper floor with makers, collectives, and initiatives from all over the city.
In his book The Parasite, Michel Serres describes how small groups of pests can become important players in public dialogue through the creation of diversity and complexity, vital to human life and thought. During Para-siting, W139 will allow other organisms to take over, providing space for encounters and the exchange of ideas, allowing for a more flexible and rapid response to current or urgent developments.
We are happy to announce the Parasites until June 2025: Remove the Dot, Bring Your Own Book, Espacio Estamos Bien, Absent Academy, and Tempodesert.
